The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast

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Colorado Elk Camp Oct 10, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian walks through the annual Archery Elk Hunt and shares stories form the trip!

Brian has been going on the archery elk hunt with a group of friends and family nearly every year since college, and this the year the group went to south western Colorado for the annual archery hunt. Brian shares how the hunt went down and some of the highlights of the trip, as well as which pieces of new gear worked well and which pieces need to be replaced for next year!

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Wild Game Cooking Oct 03, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Jaime Teigen about what happens after the hunt in the kitchen!

Jaime is a master chef who specialized in wild game. Jaime is the host of her very own Outdoor Class series about cooking western game. Brian and Jaime talk about field care for wild game, weather considerations, and how to get your meat cooled down as fast as possible before diving into different recipes, unique cuts that most people overlook, and why there aren’t as many wild game appetizer cookbooks as there should be! Click the links below to check out Jaime’s page and get 20% the Outdoor Class series with code “JAIME”!

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Bugling and Cow Calling Elk Sep 26, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has Jason Phelps on to talk about tips and strategies to calling elk during the rut!

Jason is the founder and operator of Phelps Game Calls, a hunting call company that makes some of the highest quality elk calls on the market. Jason is an avid western hunter and spends a majority of his time in the fall out in the wild. Jason and Brian talk about elk calling strategies, different types of calls, and even talk about Mule Deer Calling for a short bit. Check out the links below to learn more about Jason or to check out Phelps Game Calls!

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OTC Elk and General Unit Mule Deer Sep 19, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian chats with “Big Merch Guy” Chris Neville about hunting general and over-the-counter units!

Chris is a die hard western hunter and contributor for GoHunt. Chris gave many people, including Brian his mule deer partner, false hope of shooting giant mule deer on a general south east Montana tag on an episode of “Fresh Tracks”. Brian and Chris talk about the upcoming Elk Season in Colorado, and how Chris is spending a majority of September chasing bugles on his own and with the help of some friends from GoHunt. Check out the links below to see more from Chris and his Big Merch Guy line of apparel!

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Spot And Stalk Archery Antelope Sep 12, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Cody Brockhouse about archery antelope and best first hunts for a new western hunter!

Cody is an avid western hunter and archer who chases all kinds of game each season with his family. Cody hunts both big game and waterfowl, but in this episode dives deep into spot and stalk archery antelope. Brian and Cody discuss how antelope is the perfect opportunity for a Western Rookie, and how you can spice it up with a bow instead of a fire stick. The guys talk about archery setups, arrow speeds, and broadhead picks for antelope. Check out the links below to see more from Cody and follow his story!

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NASCAR and Elk Hunting Sep 05, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian Talks with Jeff Cordero about the fast paced life of being a NASCAR Pit Crew and Elk Hunter.

Jeff is a full time NASCAR Tire Changer for the #24 car pit crew and also an avid elk hunter. Brian and Jeff talk about the intense training it takes to do both, and how being a NASCAR pit crew member only allows for a few days in the mountains at a time. Jeff shares his strategy for hunting elk with only a few days, from pre-scouting the unit to pre-made game plans for how to get an elk off the mountain and where he is going to take it on his way back to the airport for his next race. Check out the links below to follow Jeff’s journey and his YouTube Channel!

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Washington Elk & African Big Game Aug 29, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Derek Abrahamson about Big Game from Washington to Africa and everything in between!

Derek is a wildlife biologist for his local Tribe in Washington State and helps manage the Reservation’s natural resources and wildlife. Derek is an avid hunter and has been on some amazing hunts from limited-entry elk on his reservation to an African Safari with his family. Derek and Brian talk about broadhead differences between large and small animals, the different ways the Tribe manages their wildlife to keep the quality of the game high, and what happens when Derek gets calls about bears caught in a trap. Check out the links below to see more of Derek’s adventures!

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Getting Fired Up for Archery Elk Aug 22, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian and guest Kade Cleverly chat about archery hunting and getting fired up for elk season in a few weeks!

Kade is a diehard hunter and you can tell by all the pictures in his Instagram that he spends most of his freetime out on the mountains! Brian and Kade both love archery elk hunting the most and talk about the up coming season. The guys cover everything from spike camp vs day hunting to the right broadheads for big bulls. Check out the links below to follow Kade’s adventures.

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A Life Full of Once-in-a-Lifetime Hunts Aug 15, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Eric Bethune about a lifetime of incredible bowhunts for some of the most unique species! Eric has seemingly done it all – from trad bow polar bear hunts, to mountain goats and giant bull elk! Brian and Eric talk about what it takes to go on these “adventure” bow hunts, and also how to tag out consistently on some of these incredible adventures! Eric shares how he is able to stay in the moment and make the shot count – which is extra important since he typically uses a trad bow on some of the most dangerous game in North America. Click the link below to check out some of Eric’s adventures!

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Bushcraft for Hunters Aug 08, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Kevin Estela about bushcraft, outdoor skills, and lifelong learning.

Kevin is the director of training and bushcrafter for Field Craft Survival – a source for all your outdoor bushcrafting education needs! Kevin has built a life of gathering knowledge, experiences, and information about different climates and now uses that knowledge to help and train others to be more resourceful in the wild. Brian and Kevin discuss lifelong learning, most common bushcraft skills for hunters, and what it takes to win wilderness reality TV shows! Check out the links below for more information about Kevin and Field Craft Survival.

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